Pilgrim offers a sophisticated tasting menu for a fraction of what you’ll pay at several of the city’s restaurants boasting 3 Michelin stars, yet is rated as high as any of those restaurants by consumers on Google reviews. Of course, it’s not the over-the-top, elegant dining experience you’d receive at Epicure, Le Pré Catelan or Guy Savoy … but Pilgrim offers an opportunity to enjoy haute-cuisine without breaking the piggy bank.
Gegeor is a contemporary Parisian bistro that doubles as a high-end wine shop. They elevate traditional French country-cuisine to a slightly higher level in a clean and modern décor. Top-notch service. Priced slightly higher than the average bistro for a good reason. Gegeor elevates “bistronomy” to another level.
We wrestled with whether to include Les Confréres in our list of top bistros in Paris. Unlike most bistros, Les Confréres has a contemporary, slightly industrial décor. The menu is full of traditional bistro dishes. But everything has a bit of a gourmet flare to it. The ‘small plates’ format brings the popularity of a Spanish tapas bar to Paris.
Braisenville offers an imaginative menu, reasonably priced, with main course dishes focusing on grilled meats from the wood-fired grill.